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Upcoming Hikes

january - february 2012

MEET:          Burgh Quay
DEPART:     Sundays 10.00 am
COST:          Private bus.  €12 (unless stated otherwise)

2nd pick-up point: On the outward journey, the bus will stop briefly to collect walkers at the pick-up point. Should the bus be full on departure from Burgh Quay, this facility cannot be offered.  

2nd drop-off point: On the return journey, where indicated, the bus will stop near the outward pick-up point to drop off any hikers. We regret this is not possible on all hikes.

Sunday 22 January 2012

Leader: Dave McCann

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown.

Route:
Tithewer * The Viking Road * Ballinasoostia * Kilpeddar Rifle Range * Downshill * The Downs * Barry’s Bridge * Bellevue
Demesne * The Octagon * Ballydonagh Lane * Coolagad * Kindlestown Upper * St Laurence’s N.S).

Distance: 18km 
Ascent: 380m  
Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 29 January 2012

Leader: Tom Kenny

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass

Route: Oasis * Carrigshouk * East Top * Mullaghcleevaun * Barnacullian * Stony Top * Tonlegee * Wicklow Gap

Distance: 18km 
Ascent: 800m  
Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 5 February 2012

Leader: Philip Hayden

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass

Route: Slade brook * Seefingan * Kippure * Lough Bray * Glencree

Distance: 15km 
Ascent: 825m  
Map: OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 12 February 2012

* Introductory Hard Hike *

Leader: Mel O’Hara

2nd pick-up point: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass  Different drop-off point on return

Route: Liffey Valley Road @ GR 098 135 * Coronation Plantation * Gravale * Carrigvore * Luggala * Knocknacloghoge * Pier Gates

Distance: 19km 
Ascent: 800m  
Map: OS 56, OS 62, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 19 February 2012

Leader: Steve Buckney

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass

Route: Black Hill C/P * Black Hill * Mullaghcleevaun * East Top * Cleevaun Lough * Ballynultagh

Distance: 18km 
Ascent: 550m  
Map: OS 56, OS 62, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 26 February 2012

* Introductory Hard Hike *

Leader: Brian Flynn

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Bus stop before the roundabout at Loughlinstown.

Route: Glendalough * Glendasan * Camaderry * Sevenchurches * Lugduff * Spinc * Glendalough

Distance: 16km 
Ascent: 870m  
Map: OS 56, OS 62, Harvey, East and West Mapping

Sunday 4 March 2012

Leader: Gerry Cooke

2nd pick-up point & return drop-off point: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass

Route: Sally Gap * Carrigvore * Gravale * Duff Hill * East Top * Mullaghcleevaun * Black Hill * Ballynulty Gap

Distance: 15km 
Ascent: 760m  
Map: OS 50, OS 56, Harvey, East and West Mapping


General Hike Notes

PARTICIPATION Mountaineering is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death.
Participants should be aware of and accept these risks. People who take part in our club activities
do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own actions and involvement.

CO-ORDINATION
If necessary, tickets are given out on Sundays to ensure that participants
reserve a bus place as they arrive.

LEADER
The leader has the right to refuse anyone who is not adequately equipped (e.g., without
appropriate boots, rainwear, food, torch, hat, gloves, etc). The leader may alter the route from
that described in the program. The leader sets the pace of the hike and walkers are expected to
obey the leader’s instructions at all times.

EQUIPMENT
It is essential to bring good rain gear (both jacket and over-trousers) and to leave
cotton t-shirts and jeans at home! Boots must be sturdy with proper ankle support and a rigid
non-slip sole such as Vibram.

WALKING STICKS AND RUCKSACKS
Remember that walking sticks and rucksacks cannot be
brought onto the bus and must be stowed away in the boot during the journey.


Introductory Hike

This hike is tailored for non-members who are considering joining the Hillwalkers Club. It offers the opportunity to sample a typical Hillwalkers hike, as well as meeting club members.

Interested individuals should equip themselves appropriately for a day in the hills: adequate hiking boots, waterproof coat and leggings, hat, gloves, lunch and hot / cold drinks. In order to enjoy the hike, you will need a good level of fitness.

Membership forms will be available, should you wish to join the club on completion of the introductory hike. Enquiries: 086-3563843.

Please be advised that you should not undertake any club hiking activities: (i) if you have any known medical ailment which may impair your ability to participate in club activities or (ii) if you are taking any form of medication that will put your health or safety of others at risk. Should you be in any doubt on these matters, a doctor should be consulted prior to undertaking any club hiking activity.